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08:00

Registration & Coffee

09:00

CMT & Chairperson’s Welcome

Mr. Jose Alonso, Head of Converting Processes Unit

ITENE (Instituto Tecnologico del Embalaje Transporte y Logistica)

09:10

Market Outlook of Fiber-Based Packaging with Enhanced Barrier Properties

  • Long-term outlook on fibre-based packaging materials, highlighting their competitive edge over other packaging materials.
  • Key themes on the rapid and necessary development of barrier properties to meet functional requirements and regulatory standards.
  • Explore the potential future role of molded fiber products in the marketplace

Mr. Kalle Miettinen, Principal

AFRY - Pöyry Management Consulting Oy

09:40

Aligning Packaging Strategy with PPWR & Guidelines (topic to be finalized)

Mr. Michele Gherardini, Group Regulatory Affairs Associate Director

Perfetti Van Melle S.p.A.

10:05

Designing for Circularity: Policy, Innovation & Fiber Packaging Opportunities in ANZ

  • Regulatory developments in Australia and New Zealand (EPR, recyclability, compostability)
  • Functional fiber packaging innovations in the region
  • Alignment with EU PPWR and global trends

Ms. Renata Daudt, Sustainable Packaging Consultant,

AWEN Consulting

10:30

Networking & Coffee

11:10

Topic to be finalized

Representative
4evergreen

11:30

Panel Discussion: Regulatory Readiness in Fiber based Packaging

Moderator & Panel:

Mr. Jose Alonso, Head of Converting Processes Unit

ITENE (Instituto Tecnologico del Embalaje Transporte y Logistica)

Mr. Michele Gherardini, Group Regulatory Affairs Associate Director

Perfetti Van Melle S.p.A.

Mr. Kalle Miettinen, Principal

AFRY - Pöyry Management Consulting Oy

Representative
4evergreen

Ms. Renata Daudt, Sustainable Packaging Consultant,

AWEN Consulting

12:15

Circular Economy in Univest’s Practice: Minimizing Costs & Waste Through Eco-Friendly Technologies

  • Renewable-energy solutions: solar integration, LiFePO4 batteries, and heat-pump systems with smart-energy management
  • Heat recuperation in production: compressors recovery & oven heating for energy efficiency
  • Dispersion coatings innovation: launching Ukraine’s first solvent-free barrier-coating line and overcoming technical challenges
  • Measurable results: CO2 emissions reduction, cost savings, and resource optimization through energy storage and continuous improvement

Mr. Vlad Kolesnyk, Director of R&D Department

Univest Marketing LLC

12:40

Networking Luncheon

13:55

Afternoon Chair’s Remarks

Mr. Franko Vrhovac, Investment Manager and Sector Specialist

Emerald Technology Ventures AG

14:00

The Need of SUPD Compliant Packaging Solutions

  • Requirements from SUPD
  • Forced switch to SUPD Compliance
  • Approach of Solutions

Armin Niederhuber, Manager R&D New Business

Neenah Gessner GmbH

14:25

Scaling Natural Polymer Coating (topic to be finalized)

Dr. Scott Thompson, Head of Technology and Development

Xampla

14:55

Holistic Approach to Food-Contact Paper Challenge

  • Lamberti’s commitment to sustainability
  • Current challenges for packaging materials
  • Inspired by nature: breakthrough on barrier coating performances & formulations

Mr. Marco Ubbiali, Product Manager, Barrier Coating

Lamberti SpA

15:20

Networking & Tea

15:45

Use of Recycled Polymers in Barrier Dispersion Coatings to Comply with PPWR Requirements

Dr. Bernhard Kainz, Global Technology Leader Barrier Coatings

Dow Deutschland Anlagengesellschaft mbH

16:10

Enhancing Paper-Based Packaging in VFFS Machines

  • Overview of optimizing heat sealability & ensuring package tightness in fibre-based material in VFFS applications
  • Improving the runnability of paper-based packaging
  • Influence of forming shoulder geometry & material wrinkling on package integrity

Mr. Mahdi Merabtene, Researcher

Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT)

16:35

Coating Scale-Up Challenges & Opportunities for Fiber-based Packaging Converter

Ms. Lorena Rodriguez Garrido, NPD Senior Scientist

Graphic Packaging International Spain

17:00

Evening Networking Cocktail Reception

09:00

CMT & Chairperson’s Welcome

Mr. Alexey Vishtal, Head of Cellulose Development

Capsul'in Pro SA

09:05

Unlocking Coating Potential: The Hidden Key of NIAS Analysis from Safety to Sustainability Requirements

Mr. Andrea Vittadello, Sustainability Project Manager

Merieux NutriSciences

09:30

Open Innovation & Commercialisation in Sustainable Packaging

Mr. Franko Vrhovac, Investment Manager and Sector Specialist

Emerald Technology Ventures AG

09:55

Panel Discussion: Moving Forward on Barrier Fiber Packaging

Moderator & Panel:

Mr. Alexey Vishtal, Head of Cellulose Development

Capsul'in Pro SA

Mr. Marco Ubbiali, Product Manager, Barrier Coating

Lamberti SpA

Mr. Kiril Dimitrov, Flexible Packaging Platform Lead

Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.

Dr. Scott Thompson, Head of Technology and Development

Xampla

Mr. Franko Vrhovac, Investment Manager and Sector Specialist

Emerald Technology Ventures AG

10:40

Networking & Coffee

11:10

Delivering Food-Safe, Recyclable & Home Compostable, High-Performance Paper Packaging without Plastics or PFAS

  • From functionality to circularity: an invisible mineral coating transforming fibre-based packaging
  • Industrial conversion without compromise: same paper, no plastic, same performance
  • A scalable, adaptable solution already adopted by the market

Mr. Luca Panzeri, Head of Research and Development

Qwarzo

11:35

Recyclable High Barrier Cellulose Materials for Flexible Food Packaging Applications

  • Food barrier flexible packaging is mainly based on non recyclable multilayer plastic structures; Industry demands recyclable alternative solutions aligned with PPWR legislation
  • Paper is an excellent candidate to replace non recyclable flexible packaging as it is renewable & recyclable. Yet, paper has limitations such as poor barrier properties & sealability
  • ITENE has designed a novel technology using sequential applications of barrier coatings to design high barrier multilayer structures, improving its barrier properties, sealability & being 100% recyclable by CEPI methodology

Dr. Rafael Sanchez, Materials & Packaging Project Manager

ITENE (Instituto Tecnologico del Embalaje Transporte y Logistica)

12:00

Anti-Abrasion Coating Application Before Thermal Formation - Cost Saving New Method in Fiber based Protection Trays

Mr. Daniel Kwok, Chief Commercial Officer

Huilin Packaging

12:25

Composite Paper Made Stronger & Flexible by Design with Recyclable & Biodegradable Additives

  • From surface to structure: Papkot enters the additive space
  • Enabling lower-cost paper and molded pulp with drop-in fiber enhancers
  • Same principles, deeper integration: scalable, recyclable, and built to perform

Mr. Manuel Milliery, Founder / CEO

Papkot

12:55

Networking Luncheon

14:10

Afternoon Chair’s Remarks

Mr. Jose Alonso, Head of Converting Processes Unit

ITENE (Instituto Tecnologico del Embalaje Transporte y Logistica)

14:15

Barrier Solution for Molded Fiber Packaging

  • Internal chemistry: What’s the best Recipe?
  • Surface treatment: Dispersion coating or lamination?
  • Global MF supply chain and future outlook.
  • Solenis - wholesale solution for MF

Mr. Chuantao Zhu, MF Application Expert

Solenis Sweden AB

14:40

Updates on Dry Molded Fiber (DMF) (topic to be finalised)

Ms. Suhan Wang, Senior Technology Consultant - Consumer & Manufacturing

PA Consulting Group

15:05

Dry Airlaid Paper Process for 3D Formed Paper & Dry Molded Products

Mr. Jens Erik Thordahl Petersen, Partner & Senior Airlaid Specialist

Campen Machinery A/S

Ms. Annika Tidemann Jensen, Sales Engineer, Airlaid Specialist

Campen Machinery A/S

15:30

Plastic Replacement with Molded Pulp Packaging: How Legislation & Market Requirements are Shaping Up Demand for Alternatives in Europe - A Specific Case for Single-Serve Beverage Containers

Molded pulp packaging has been on the rise in Europe during last 5 years & this trend continues. There were several major investments in production capacity & several new production machinery concepts on the markets. So, what is fuelling this growth?
 
This presentation will demonstrate few concrete examples where plastics were replaced by molded pulp due to specific legislative requirements, EPR or other environmental fees making it not only cost-effective but also a performance matching alternative. A specific focus would be made on the opportunities & challenges in plastic replacement in the single-serve beverage packaging e.g. coffee capsules & how producers are approaching it.  Finally an outlook would be provided on how PPWR is going to impact on the demand for molded pulp packaging in future.

Mr. Alexey Vishtal, Head of Cellulose Development

Capsul'in Pro SA

15:55

Panel Discussion: Molded Fiber Packaging as Sustainable Packaging Alternatives

Moderator & Panel:

Mr. Jose Alonso, Head of Converting Processes Unit

ITENE (Instituto Tecnologico del Embalaje Transporte y Logistica)

Mr. Alexey Vishtal, Head of Cellulose Development

Capsul'in Pro SA

Ms. Suhan Wang, Senior Technology Consultant - Consumer & Manufacturing

PA Consulting Group

Mr. Chuantao Zhu, MF Application Expert

Solenis Sweden AB

Mr. Jens Erik Thordahl Petersen, Partner & Senior Airlaid Specialist

Campen Machinery A/S

16:30

Closing Drinks

17:30

End of Conference.

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